Wicklow and Bray People weekly School Report

PRIMARY SCHOOL TRANSFER PROGRAMME

On Wednesday November 19th pupils from all of our four ‘catchment/feeder’ schools visited Coláiste Chraobh Abhann as part of our ‘Primary to Secondary School Transfer Programme’.  Both pupils and teachers enjoyed the experience and the day proved to be a great success.  Well done to all involved!

 

OPEN NIGHT

Open Night will be held on Thursday 4th December from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.  Open Night affords parents and children from the community and beyond an opportunity to visit the school, view its facilities and meet with staff and students.  We hope it will be a fun filled, eventful and entertaining evening for all who attend.

 

PRIVATE MEMBERS DRAW

The first draw in the Parents’ Association Private Members Draw took place on Friday last, November 14th at morning assembly.  The prize winners were 1st Prize – Dermot Reid, Arklow; 2nd Prize – Mr Maher, CCA and 3rd Prize – Séamas Boylan, Glencullen.  There are nine more draws with the tenth draw offering a first prize of €1000.  Tickets may still be bought from the school at €20 each.

 

DEBATING WORKSHOP

A group of Transition Year and fifth year students attended a Debating workshop in Trinity College last Tuesday.  This workshop was facilitated by the Philosophical Society in Trinity College.  Students found the day very beneficial and participated in different debates on the day.

 

LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED

Our Leaving Certificate Applied Year 1 class went to Carlingford last Thursday.  This day forms part of their Leisure and Recreation module.  All students took part in all activities on the day and enjoyed the activities immensely.

 

BASKETBALL

A reminder to all that first and second year girls’ basketball takes place every Monday from 4p.m. – 5p.m.  All girls are encouraged to take part.

 

TRANSITION YEAR

A group of Transition Year students attended a Drug Awareness talk in Wicklow last Thursday, November 13th.  There was a variety of stands on exhibition on the day, along with a sniffer dog who was put to the test. 

 

PARENT-TEACHER MEETING

A reminder to all parents and guardians of second year students that the parent-teacher meeting will take place on Thursday next, November 27th from 1.15p.m. – 3.45p.m.  Classes will end at 12.35p.m.  Transport is not guaranteed at this time.

 

SENIOR GAELIC FOOTBALL

County Wicklow Schools – First Round

CCA 3-11                       Coláiste Ráithín 0-7

This was a comprehensive victory in the end but the game was well contested throughout.  Early on scores were exchanged but a fortuitous goal from Matthew Gilbert just before the break opened a 6 point lead for CCA.  Further goals from Michael Hackett and Gary O Toole sealed the victory.  Man of the match was Billy Clarkson.

County Wicklow Schools Quarter Final

CCA 0-9                         Presentation College, Bray 4-3

The next round produced sterner opposition.  Despite playing good football throughout the field, we found it very hard to score, credit to the Presentation defence.  Half-time saw us trailing 0-2 to 2-2.  In the second half we improved and closed the gap thanks mainly to the scoring exploits of Matthew Gilbert.  However, conceding another 2 goals put the game beyond our reach.  The team was: Luke Doyle, Vincent Hunt, Shane Mooney, Micheal Heffernan, Gary Elliott, John Halpin, Christy Power, Conor Byrne (0-1), Stuart Power (0-1), Austin Gaskin, Michael Hackett, Matthew Gilbert (0-6), Kurt Starke, Ronan Harding-Downes, Colin Odlum.  Subs on the day were: Shane Magee (0-1), Adam Coster, Billy Clarkson.  Man of the match was Gary Elliott.

 

U14 BOYS SOCCER

The lads had a great 6-1 win against St. Kilian’s of Bray last week.  They are now in the semi-finals of the U14 Wicklow Wexford league.  Special mention for David Crosbie, Ciarán Lawless, Shane Molloy, Aaron Byrne and Stuart Synnott.  All players were fantastic on the day.